calcination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

calcination calcinations

Etymology

From calcine + -ation.

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